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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Manual Version: 3.2 March 20, 2015 Studio Clocks PLURA SC Series Clocks...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 3 CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT WARRANTY UNPACKING/SHIPPING/REPACKAGING INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCES FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION MODELS ACCESSORIES UD-EP: External AC/DC Power Supply UD-PoE: Power over Ethernet INTERFACES LTC/MTD RS232/RS422 Ethernet Impulse Telegram: 2–Wire and 4–Wire Interface OPERATIONAL FEATURES The “Hand Detect”... -
Page 4: A1 Revision History
Chapter “System Tab: View and Change System Parameters”: added note if password is lost. A2 Copyright Copyright © PLURA Europe GmbH 2002. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated into another language, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of PLURA Europe GmbH. -
Page 5: A3 Warranty
This warranty is given by PLURA with respect to this product in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. PLURA and its vendors disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. -
Page 6: A4 Unpacking/Shipping/Repackaging Information
Ensure that all packaging material is removed from the product and its associated com- ponents before installing the unit. Products returned to PLURA for servicing or repair should have a tag attached showing: Name and complete address of the owner and the name of the person that can be ... -
Page 7: A5 Safety Instructions
Page 7 A5 Safety Instructions The general safety information in this part is for both operating and service personnel. PLURA products are only to be used as directed. Specific warnings and cautions will be found throughout the manual where they apply. - Page 8 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 8 OBSERVE EMC REGULATIONS The EMC regulations are observed only under the following condition: use high quality shielded cables at data inputs and outputs. SUSPECTED FAILURES Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation.
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Page 9: A6 Certifications & Compliances
CE-Declaration: PLURA Europe GmbH Muehlweg 11 D-73433 Aalen herewith declare under our sole responsibility that the Studio Clocks, SC Series Clocks meet the intent of the following directives, standards and specifications: 2004/108/EC EMC Directive applying the following standards: EN 55022:2006... -
Page 10: Functional Description
12M specification for Linear Time Code. The time addresses can be decoded by every time code reader, only the binary groups (32 user bits) carry multiplexed data which can be decoded by PLURA units only. The LTC(MTD) transfers data to studio clocks of version “L”. - Page 11 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 11 Please refer to “The MTD System – Installation and Operation Manual” to read about installation and basic set-up of SC studio clocks in an MTD system.
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Page 12: Models
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 12 Models The models differ by their housings, interfaces, battery-buffered real time clock (RTC), and some optoelectronic outfits: Interfaces Error Model Housing Ethernet 2–Wire RTC AM/PM Back Indicator light SC303L square SC304L square SC305L square SC303E... -
Page 13: Accessories
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 13 Accessories UD-EP: External AC/DC Power Supply This is a 24V/20W AC/DC power adapter. See chapter “Technical Data → AC/DC Power Supplies → UD-EP: External Power Adapter” for detailed description. This will be the right external AC/DC adapter for all studio clocks equipped with the 2-pole DC connector. -
Page 14: Interfaces
LTC_IN_B LTC_IN_B PLURA has developed a system called the (MTD) Multiple Time Display system. A MTD system consists of a central generator unit, user console(s), digital displays and/or analogue clocks. The central generator unit generates and outputs a special LTC format. This LTC will henceforth be denoted as LTC(MTD). -
Page 15: Ethernet
SC studio clocks operating in this mode can connect to such a server and synchronize to it. MTDoE System: PLURA has developed a system called the Multiple Time Display (MTD) system. An MTD system consists of a central generator unit, control units, digital displays and/or studio clocks. -
Page 16: Operational Features
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 16 Operational Features The “Hand Detect” Procedure Studio clocks are equipped with a sensor which can detect the six o’clock position of the hands. During the “hand detect” procedure the hands will be moved rapidly (≈ 3 Hz). There is one motor for the second’s hand and one motor for the minute’s and hour’s hands. -
Page 17: Error Indication By An Error Led
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 17 Error Indication by an Error LED Some models indicate an error Models until Oct. 2011 Models from Nov. 2011 Alpermann +Velte Alpermann +Velte by a red LED at the front. This LED lights up in case of a source failure. -
Page 18: Configuration
Windows operating system 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7). You can download the latest version of the program from: http://plura.tv/service/688). Every SC device can be configured via a USB interface. “E” version devices can be configured via Ethernet as well; the computer then must be connected to the network. Access via Ethernet can be protected by a password (chapter “System Tab”). -
Page 19: Profile" Tab: Reset To A Basic Configuration
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 19 “Profile“ Tab: Reset to a Basic Configuration With a click on the Load button the Load Profile window opens. Click on OK to set the device into a basic configuration. -
Page 20: System" Tab: View And Change System Parameters
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 20 “System“ Tab: View and Change System Parameters Unit Name Give the device a significant name. This name appears wherever SC devices can be found, either via Browser or via USB. Enter a text (10 characters) in the Name field. Complete with Enter or Tab key. Reboot Warm boot of the unit. - Page 21 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 21 Indicates some device status, e.g. the version of the installed firmware.
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Page 22: Source" Tab: Select The Signal Source
LTC format which contains the local time and various user selectable/- configurable timers. Only this choice enables the device to use the extensive functionality of the PLURA MTD system. Please refer to chapter “Interfaces – LTC (MTD)“ as well. With this operating mode the device reads a standard LTC signal. -
Page 23: Ltc" Tab: Set-Up Of The Ltc Reader
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 23 “LTC“ Tab: Set-Up of the LTC Reader This tab is available in case of source = LTC. Framerate Select the frame rate of the incoming LTC signal: Auto = automatic detection (24/25/30/30df). ... -
Page 24: Serial" Tab: Set-Up Of The Serial Interface
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 24 “Serial“ Tab: Set-Up of the Serial Interface This tab is available in case of source = Serial. Interface Electrical RS232 or RS422. Protocol Select the data protocol out of the dropdown list. The data protocols can be divided into “real-time”... -
Page 25: Ethernet" Tab: : Ip Addresses
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 25 “Ethernet“ Tab: : IP Addresses ... “Source = NTP“ “Source = MTD“: Interface Use DHCP With this checkbox activated the device will automatically request its IP parameters (IP address, subnet mask and gateway) from a DHCP server. In this case the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”... - Page 26 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 26 Verify and maybe change the MTDoE group number. Show Current Configuration Click this button to see the current Ethernet configuration:...
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Page 27: Real-Time" Tab: Set The Time Zone Parameters
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 27 “Real-Time“ Tab: Set the Time Zone Parameters Working in a real-time operating mode the device receives an external time & date reference and calculates the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated = world time reference without a Daylight Saving Time [DST]), to set the internal clock. - Page 28 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 28 Offset from UTC Enter the sign and hours/minutes offset for the standard time (winter time) to UTC. Automatically set Daylight Saving Time Check this box if the reference input has a DST period. If the time zone has a DST period the following parameters should be selected: DST Bias Enter the DST correction value.
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Page 29: Clock" Tab: Select The Time, Backlight
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 29 “Clock“ Tab: Select the Time, Backlight ... Mode Select the time indication – only if “Source = LTC(MTD)” has been selected: Mode Description Real-Time Clock shows the real-time, decoded out of the LTC(MTD). Clock shows the LTC time. - Page 30 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 30 address.
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Page 31: Firmware Update
Firmware updates require a (windows operating system) computer with a USB interface and the UD SC Config.exe program. You can download the latest version of the program from: http://plura.tv/service/688). The new firmware should already be stored as a .tcf file at your computer. -
Page 32: Technical Data
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 32 Technical Data Connections at the Rear Square housing: RS232 RS422 ETHERNET 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 Round housing: SIGNAL/DC Pin assignments: RS232/RS422 ETHERNET MTD/LTC... - Page 33 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 33 Signal descriptions: Signal ground. GPI_1, GPI_2 Programmable General Purpose Interfaces: Inputs or Outputs. GPI_3, GPI_4 Vout DC voltage output. ATTENTION: Using “Vout” please make sure not to exceed the total power rating of the connected Power Supply adapter. CTS, RTS, RxD, TxD Signal lines of the RS232 serial interface.
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Page 34: Specifications
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 34 Specifications LTC input Format According to ANSI/SMPTE 12M-1-2008, balanced Input impedance 18 k Signal level 100 mV to 5 V , auto-ranging Frequency 20–38 frames/s RS485 RS485(MTD) Format 9600/8/E/1 Ethernet Medium 10Base-T or 100Base-T, automatic detection Input specification Input “Low“: –24.0 to +0.7 V... - Page 35 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 35 operating Relative humidity: 30 % to 85 %, non-condensing Environmental characteristics, Temperature: –10 °C to +60 °C non-operating Relative humidity: 5 % to 95 %, non-condensing...
- Page 36 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 36 Model dependent specifications Model Dimensions Weight Operating voltage Power/Current consumption (W x H x D) SC303L 324 x 324 x 57 mm ≈ 3.2 kg Models until 10/2011: SC303L: 7.6 W V+: 10–30 VDC SC303E 12.75 x 12.75 x 2.25 in SC303E: 8.0 W...
- Page 37 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 37 2–wire interface: signal+/signal– Signal input “High” level of signal input: ΔV between signal+ and signal– under specification full load must be ≥ 19 V and ≤ 30 V. “Low” level of signal input: ΔV between signal+ and signal– under full load must be ≥...
- Page 38 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 38 0.205 AWG24 solid bar 26 (18) 0.280 J-Y(ST)Y ..x2x0,6 31 (21) 0.324 AWG22 solid bar 35 (24) 0.500 J-Y(ST)Y ..x2x0,8 43 (30) 0.519 AWG20 solid bar 46 (32)
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Page 39: Ac/Dc Power Supplies
AC/DC Power Supplies UD-EP: External Power Adapter The “UD-EP” AC/DC adapter is an accessory for the PLURA SC Studio Clocks. It has a fully enclosed plastic case, a three pole AC inlet according to IEC/EN 60320-1/C14 protection class 1, and a DC output cable with a plug suitable to connect to the DC terminal block of the SC studio clock. -
Page 40: Safety Precautions
Page 40 Safety Precautions The general safety information in this part is for both operating and service personnel. PLURA products and accessories are only to be used as directed. Review the following safety instructions to avoid injury and prevent damage to the product or any products connected to RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION 1. - Page 41 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 41 Visually inspect the AC adapter for signs of damage. If you discover heat damage, try to determine the cause of the overheating before replacing the AC adapter; otherwise, the damage may repeat. At least once a year, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.
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Page 42: Installation
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 42 Installation Terminal Block Connections The terminal block connection consists of the male connector fixed to the printed board and the pluggable female connector. The terminal blocks are protected against mismating. Conductors have to be inserted into the clamping units. A clamping unit consists of a spring pressure connecting system which safely clamps the inserted conductor. -
Page 43: Wall Mounting
Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 43 Wall Mounting Square clock All dimensions in millimetres. 28 29 Screws or hooks with diameters up to 6 mm (0.236 in) can be used. Ø Ø = 10... - Page 44 Installation and Operating Manual Studio Clocks Page 44 Round clock with 2–wire interface All dimensions in millimetres. Use the metal bow for wall mounting. Screws or hooks with diameters up to 5.5 mm (0.217 in) will fit into the bow. 53 12 Øi = 5.5...
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